(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PHYSICIAN. As defined in I.C. 16-18-2-282.
ABORTION PROVIDER. A physician which performs abortions.
HOSPITAL. As defined in I.C. 16-18-2-179(b).
(B) An abortion provider may not perform an abortion in the county unless the physician has admitting privileges at a hospital located:
(1) In the county; or
(2) In an Indiana county adjacent to this county.
(C) An abortion provider who performs an abortion in the county shall notify the patient of the location of the hospital at which the physician has admitting privileges and where the patient may receive follow-up care by the physician if complications arise.
(D) No hospital within the county shall allow an abortion to be performed within its facility unless the procedure is performed by a physician who has admitting privileges at said hospital or a hospital in an Indiana county adjacent to this county.
(BC Ord. 2011-04, passed 2-14-11)